Graphic Communications at School of Visual Arts
New York, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 76 graduates a year
School of Visual Arts graduates in graphic communications earn 30% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 90% of one year’s pay at that point.
How School of Visual Arts Compares for Graphic Communications
All 59 colleges reporting graphic communications earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $79,432 | $72,278 | #2 | $49,029 |
| 2 | Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA | $76,522 | $69,630 | #5 | — |
| 3 | Ringling College of Art and Design Sarasota, FL | $75,213 | $80,055 | #1 | $44,048 |
| 4 | Brigham Young University Provo, UT | $73,941 | $70,079 | #4 | $38,725 |
| 5 | Baker College Owosso, MI | $67,583 | $71,258 | #3 | $74,387 |
| 6 | Roger Williams University Bristol, RI | $61,887 | $60,952 | #7 | — |
| 7 | University of Minnesota-Duluth Duluth, MN | $61,062 | $58,327 | #10 | $36,557 |
| 8 | University of Wisconsin-Stout Menomonie, WI | $59,621 | $62,039 | #6 | $48,744 |
| 9 | University of Maryland Global Campus Adelphi, MD | $58,759 | $51,568 | #17 | $46,581 |
| 10 | University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA | $58,163 | $52,925 | #14 | $25,358 |
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| 54 | Columbus College of Art & Design Columbus, OH | $33,389 | $35,631 | #46 | $20,110 |
| 55 | California College of the Arts San Francisco, CA | $31,068 | $28,270 | #58 | $26,481 |
| 56 | Kansas City Art Institute Kansas City, MO | $30,798 | $33,022 | #52 | $17,852 |
| 57 | School of Visual Arts New York, NY | $30,125 | $28,673 | #57 | $22,478 |
| 58 | Florida State College at Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL | $29,783 | $31,700 | #54 | $30,795 |
| 59 | Regent University Virginia Beach, VA | $29,565 | $26,922 | #59 | $16,280 |
Other Majors at School of Visual Arts by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $67,483 | $36,272 | #21 of 54 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $41,271 | $20,312 | #100 of 144 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $34,286 | $21,344 | #373 of 423 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $33,288 | $15,985 | #291 of 299 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do School of Visual Arts graphic communications graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $22,478 one year after graduating and $30,125 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does School of Visual Arts rank for graphic communications?
Among 59 colleges reporting earnings for graphic communications graduates, School of Visual Arts ranks #57 by median pay four years after graduation, and #57 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is graphic communications at School of Visual Arts worth it?
Its graduates earn 30% less than the national median for graphic communications ($43,283), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.